YOUNG farmers from Chagford and Shebbear won member of the year awards in a recent ceremony at Exmouth Pavilions.

Laura Hutchings, former chairman of Devon YFC and a current member of the Chagford branch, won the National Westminster Bank Cup for senior member of the year in recognition of her hard work and dedication.

Junior member of the year cup went to Rhiannon Ions from Shebbear YFC for her enthusiastic contributions to the group.

Audience members were treated to a dramatic display of theatre at the awards ceremony as all six of Devon?s Young Farmers? Clubs took to the stage with some excellent performances.

Newton Abbot YFC stole the show to win the Harrell Drama Cup for best performance.